Michael Parkinson
Biography
Sir Michael Parkinson CBE was an English television presenter, broadcaster, journalist and author. He presented his television talk show Parkinson from 1971 to 1982 and from 1998 to 2007, as well as other talk shows and programmes both in the UK and abroad. He also worked in radio and was described by The Guardian as "the great British talkshow host".
Known For
Self
Attenborough at 90
Presenter
Ghostwatch
Billy Connolly: Erect for 30 Years
Self
Goodbye Granadaland
Self (archive material)
Barry Humphries at the BBC
Self
Ghostwatch: Behind the Curtains
Self
Parkinson at 50
Tommy Cooper: In His Own Words
Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
An Audience with Billy Connolly
The Charlton Boys
TV Interviewer
Madhouse
Self - Audience Member
An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck
Self (archive footage)
Hellraisers
Parky
Love Actually
Joe Buggersthorpe
Victoria Wood with All the Trimmings
Self
David Beckham: Close Up
Self - Presenter
Parkinson: Meet Henry Fonda
Himself
Matthews
Self
Billy Connolly: A BAFTA Tribute
(archive footage)
A Dandy and a Clown: The Life of Jon Pertwee
Self
Best Ever Muppet Moments
Self
Busby
Narrator
Monty Python: Who's There?
Self - Master of Ceremonies
Prom at the Palace
Self
Granada: From the North
Self - Host
BBC Swingin' Christmas
Parky's Picks
Himself
Victoria Wood In Her Own Words
Self
The Battle for Britain's Breakfast
Self - Presenter
Parkinson Meets Morecambe and Wise
Self
Peter Cook: At a Slight Angle to the Universe
Self
Ooh the Banter!
Self
Peter Ustinov: The Parkinson Interviews
Self (Archive Footage)
In the Best Possible Taste: A Tribute to Kenny Everett
Himself
Kirk Douglas
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
35
Gender
Male
Birthday
1935-03-28
Place of Birth
Cudworth, West Riding of Yorkshire, England
Also Known As